Overview

Science is telling us that unless we get to Net Zero by 2050, we will see increasingly adverse climate change which will present widespread risks to the financial system. The financial sector is particularly exposed to these risks through their lending and investment portfolios. Even so, new opportunities for banks will arise to finance the transition.

This masterclass explores the case for Financial Institutions to achieve Net Zero from both a risk management perspective and from a business perspective. We will also look at some of the key skills bankers will need to equip themselves with, to remain competitive and support their institution's sustainability ambitions.

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Programme Schedule

3.25pm Attendees Sign-in
3.30pm Opening Remarks by IBF  
3.35pm

Standard Chartered Bank's journey into sustainability and Net Zero
- The journey into sustainability and Net Zero 
- Realizing Net Zero commitments through business strategy and realities of the transition
- Readying the workforce through upskilling and training

4.30pm Audience Q&A
4.45pm Session ends

Speakers

Hear from our panel of speakers as they share challenges, insights and real life case studies on utilising and leveraging technology, data and networks to address these challenges.

Jaclyn Dove
Jaclyn Dove

MD & Global Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives

Ben Daly
Ben Daly

MD & Global Head of Transition Finance

Justin Ma
Justin Ma

Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, ASEAN

Lester Tan
Lester Tan

Director, Sustainability Development and Content